When is kaki ripe?

Content

• When is kaki ripe?
• Ripe and unripe fruits
• Ripening and consumption
• Tips & Tricks

When is kaki ripe?

Depending on the variety, the ripe kaki fruits are colored in a more or less strong orange, soft and sweet. In the immature state, they can contain bitter tannins, which are lost through the ripening process.

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The kaki fruits are about the size of apples and have round, slightly oval or flattened shape. In their appearance, they sometimes resemble the big beef tomato. The fruits taste sweet, contain a lot of vitamin A and have a high nutritional value. The kaki fruits are to be found in the fruit departments of the supermarkets all year under different names:

Ripe and unripe fruits

The fruits differ not only in shape and color, but also in their origin. Most kakis come to us from Asia. A ripe persimmon has jelly-like, very soft flesh, which shimmers glassy-shiny through the shell. An immature persimmon is hard and has a high tannin content, so the fruits cause a furry feeling in the mouth. The tannins decrease with advancing maturity.

If you get to such a fruit, temporary storage of kaki in the freezer compartment helps to get rid of the harsh taste. The pulp, however, is very soft due to the frost effect. The Sharon and Persimonfrüchte fruits, however, are edible even in the hard state, as these varieties contain virtually no bitter tannins. They can also be stored for a long time.

Ripening and consumption

In commercial cultivation, the fruits are harvested immature. In this way, they can be stored for a long time and transported far. Immediately before the sale, they are ripened using the ripening gas. As a result, the fruits lose the tannins without losing their firm consistency.

The shell of the kaki fruits is firm, smooth and shiny. It can be eaten without hesitation, gives the otherwise very soft fruit something "bite". However, if you find the firm consistency distracting, you can cut open the fruit and spoon it out, so that the shell is not consumed.

Tips & Tricks

The kaki is a berry fruit and is also known as Kakipflaume, Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon.

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